Presidents Message Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am thankful for so many things.  First the weather!  It is not often we have such lovely weather as we have had the last few weeks in October.  I have been able to extend my porch time and managed to get some plants moved around.  I am also thankful for the end of my term as president.  I will not miss the deadlines and the need to sit down monthly to write this newsletter.  I am thankful for the tons of neighbors who have volunteered for any number of projects to strengthen our neighborhood.  Thanks to the garden volunteers, who keep our gardens looking beautiful. Thanks to the volunteers who have stewarded Rapids Cemetery, History and Archives, Square Fair, Convention, Executive and Delegates, Meet and Greet, Clean Sweep, Food Pantry, Public Safety, Schools, Zoning, Strategic Planning and Business Associations.  Without our volunteers we would not be able to exist.  Our Neighborhood Service Center has provided countless hours of support to our needs.  Finally, I am grateful to Ruth who always goes above and beyond to make sure our neighbors concerns are attended to in a neighborly way.  Thanks for being […]